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    ATI Catalyst 9.1 Official Release.. Finally?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by E-wrecked, Jan 29, 2009.

  1. zfactor

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    correct. i am using the 32 bit version without any issues so far
     
    zfactor, Jan 29, 2009
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    Without issues like screen doesnt scale in other resolutions that the native one ? Cause i gave it a go about 5 hours ago and i still had that problem.
     
    CooLMinE, Jan 29, 2009
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    i ran 3dmark06 after installing them and it was fine at any res i ran it at?? i didnt have any issues with the last ones either though. what issue do you have exactly
     
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    For eg when you try run a game in other resolutions like the native one, like for eg 1680x1050 (even the desktop) dont take the whole screen. Theres like a box around the screen.
     
    CooLMinE, Jan 29, 2009
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    what about with 3dmark? i did not have that issue at all with 3dmark. ill have to try some games on it tomm and see if i get different results. but at any res i tried 3dmark ran fine with no black border, and the desktop is fine at any of the lower reolutions
     
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    I think there are two or three different resolutions (including the native one) that actually scale to the whole screen. One of them might be the 3dmarks default one. Try set it to 1680x1050 which im sure theres a problem with that resolution.
     
    CooLMinE, Jan 29, 2009
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    Yep...mobmod does that res crap still.

    Finishing up drivers right now to upload - gimme a few minutes.
     
    E-wrecked, Jan 29, 2009
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    same result at 1680 i still have a full screen not sure why it works for some and not for others
     
    zfactor, Jan 29, 2009
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    Yea i wonder the same thing too. There are people that never had that issue. But there are people that do and the strange thing is that its on the same laptop. Its not a software issue for sure since ive tried after a clean windows install and still had the problem. Not exactly sure whats the problem.
     
    CooLMinE, Jan 29, 2009
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    zfactor, dont run 3dmark man.. that's not a good test. just right click the CCC and change your screen res to 1680x1050 - it will letterbox
     
    E-wrecked, Jan 29, 2009
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    on a side note.. My QX9300 came in today! Woot! However, since I wan't home they left it at the Post Office for pickup :( But, it's gonna be in this rig tomorrow :D

    Testing 64bit mod before going public.. I'll then mod 32bit with same settings. gimme a few minutes.
     
    E-wrecked, Jan 29, 2009
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    Hehe new cpu and a new drivers, what more can you ask ? :p
     
    CooLMinE, Jan 29, 2009
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    Haven't seen you in a minute CooL.. you must be around for new drivers yourself ;) What's shakin?
     
    E-wrecked, Jan 29, 2009
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  14. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    im sorry e wrecked ...i know that gate way doesnt game like ur old whitebook ...sigh....i guess my computer is just better then yours now

    BTW hi cool
     
    The_Moo™, Jan 29, 2009
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    yah mobmod and any of the ATI have not given me any resolution scaling problems..
     
    msparrow88, Jan 29, 2009
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    same herei only have gone up to 1440 because i dun have a hdmi cable with me
     
    The_Moo™, Jan 29, 2009
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    Yea been busy with some issues, had to travel a lot. Should be back and active in a few weeks (hopefully) :)

    Of course im always checking the forum! :p
     
    CooLMinE, Jan 29, 2009
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    lol i havent been as active school killin me i have to push through the last semester to get the scholarship but glad e wreck told me there was new drivers

    btw do you have to pay to use CoD world at war online? and can you play x box live people on your pc ? i haven't delt with pc games online....allllso do yall thing hughes net can run online games such as halo 2 CoD and fallout
     
    The_Moo™, Jan 29, 2009
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    It's free to play CoD WaW online but I don't believe it is a cross-platform.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Jan 29, 2009
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  20. CooLMinE

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    If its the same as CoD - MW then you just need to buy the cd (to get the original cdkey). After that you can connect in any server you want without a monthly fee or anything. As for the xbox, i dont think you can use the pc version to play with people that are using an xbox/ps3
     
    CooLMinE, Jan 29, 2009
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    Im having issues :(
     
    E-wrecked, Jan 30, 2009
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    What kind of issues ? :p
     
    CooLMinE, Jan 30, 2009
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    would take longer to type than to fix.. I'll get it working.
     
    E-wrecked, Jan 30, 2009
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    Take your time :) I prefer a stable version over a rushed version :p
     
    CooLMinE, Jan 30, 2009
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    me to and thanks guys for the quick help i was hoping to play with my friend live 30 miles away ... :( gotta get hime to install it on his m9750 now hahahahahah

    so what about satilite internet ? can it run it
     
    The_Moo™, Jan 30, 2009
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    Ok.. y'all bear with me. I made several revisions last time. I'm gonna finish this up tomorrow. Like you said Cool, needs to be right. :)

    So, how you diggin that M17 Moo?
     
    E-wrecked, Jan 30, 2009
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    i loveeeeee it ive hit 78c tonight playing crysis warhead lol for 1 hour its the highest though, fallout 3 on 1440 ultra high stunning :p but crysis warhead only runs at 1280 at mainstream pc graphics settings with 20-30 frames per second usual about 22 fps is that good? i have it set to maximum power and max power in ati
     
    The_Moo™, Jan 30, 2009
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    Hmm. I'd expect it to do better than that. Much better. Catalyst AI enabled?
     
    E-wrecked, Jan 30, 2009
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    WooHoo! Friggin Right :D

    I got it to install properly - all Cat options unlocked - All resolutions enabled.. ALSO - I added 1280x800 for julian :) Gonna zip and upload - may take a bit to upload.. new thread coming.
     
    E-wrecked, Jan 30, 2009
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  30. CooLMinE

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    Dont forget the 32 bit version while your uploading those :D
     
    CooLMinE, Jan 30, 2009
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    Okie.. just began the new thread.. Gonna catalog all my mods there - and keep it organized. Rush through it for now just so the links are up and everything is good to go. Will do the 32bit as well Cool, no worries ;)
     
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    Btw :p did you notice any difference ? Didnt see a lot people saying anything good about them. Except from some changes in new games like for eg Mirrors edge that needed a rename to run properly :p
     
    CooLMinE, Jan 30, 2009
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    Didnt run since the mod.. Just modded and uploaded. :p Hey..you downloaded the 32bit version yet? I need to you test this .inf - mobmod the install package after extraction..then drop this .inf in there and replace the desktop driver. Then run setup and lemme know how it works. You remember how, right?
     
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    E-wrecked, Jan 30, 2009
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    Great :D Brb in a few mins, gonna install it, run a 3dmark and 2-3 games just to check the fps :)
     
    CooLMinE, Jan 30, 2009
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    Hmm, this is strange, after I installed 9.1 I've gotten over double the frame rates that I used to get in Mirror's Edge.

    Before - 30 FPS
    Now - 60 FPS

    -All game settings are the same and CCC AI is set to standard like always.

    What gives?
     
    FoxTrot1337, Jan 30, 2009
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    Mirrors edge had a problem with crossfire. Renaming the .exe file manage to get the job done. Now they added a profile for the game so renaming is no longer needed in order to make crossfire work properly.

    Finished installing, scaling works, on to the fps tests :p
     
    CooLMinE, Jan 30, 2009
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    Wait your M17 can scale non-native resolutions now?

    I have tested mine and I still get letter box on anything less then 1920x1200.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Jan 30, 2009
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  39. CooLMinE

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    Did you use the drivers E-wrecked just modded ?
     
    CooLMinE, Jan 30, 2009
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    this driver has a problem with vantage.. just like the Hotfix driver. Actually, this also scores REALLY close to the Hotfix on 3dmark06 - And the driver dates are also similar. I think ATI just tweaked the hotfix SLIGHTLY and re-released it. This is the Hotfix driver from 8.12 :p Anyhow, it's modded and works fine otherwise. Y'all download and enjoy.
     
    E-wrecked, Jan 30, 2009
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    Oh, time to do that :D
     
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    Waiting for Framework 3.5 Sp1 to install. I hate micro$ost's timing lol :p

    Should start testing in 2-3 mins after the restart :p
     
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    Love this new mod, visual bugs/glitches have all if not disappeared since!
     
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    Eh? Which? Mine? :p
     
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    As I sad bevor ... you are my hero! :D

    Greetings
    Julian

    Edit: a little test between AW 8.12 and 9.1 ok have to upload it later sry^^ (it's Crysis gpu benchmark)
     
    julian-nold, Jan 30, 2009
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    just for you buddy ;)
     
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    so:

    First 8.12 from AW

    [​IMG]

    Second 9.1

    [​IMG]

    I don't know why it says @ 5 hour and on the other 9 ... in the test everithing was the same (you can see it right at the top)

    Greetings
    Julian
     

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    erm ? 1000+ fps ? Think something is wrong here :p
     
    CooLMinE, Jan 30, 2009
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    I am also confused^^ I hoped you can explain me what this "Over all FPS" score means^^

    Greetings
    Julian

    Edit: I could imagine that this "OVER ALL FPS" is more or less the "over all frames" during the 3 runs @ one resolution ...
     
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